"I have followed, as usual, the proposal of the Cinematographic Film Ratings Commission," Film Institute Ignasi Guardans told The Hollywood Reporter. "I could have acted differently, but I haven't found any reason to do so. Indeed, the money invested cannot be the reason to decide the rating of a film."

Buena Vista Distribution, the film's distributor, had initially planned for a wide release with 300 copies. The distributor has appealed the decision, but as of last week had not commented on the Film Institute's decision.

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Back in the United States, the film's opening was less than stellar. Saw VI took the No. 2 spot at the box office this weekend with just $14.8 million, the worst opening ever for the Lionsgate series. The original film, which opened in 2004, held the previous record at $18.3 million.